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thank you, susan. >>> ben bernanke also had big news for investors. the feds taking unprecedented action in keeping interest rates at their record-low levels. erica ferrari is here in new york with that. erica, good morning to you. >> good morning, terrell. for the first time ever, the fed said they would link its actions to specific economic milestones. they said they'll keep the interest rate to 0% until the unemployment rate falls to below 6.5%. the jobless rate may not reach that point until 2015. it's at 7.7% now. rates will also stay low as long as inflation remains below 2.5%. the fed will continue its program of spending $85 billion a month on bond purchases. all of these steps are aimed at spurring borrowing and lending. and news from the federallied most asian markets. tokyo's nikkei added 1.5%. hong kong's hang seng lost a quarter percent. the dow lost nearly 3 points. the nasdaq was down 8. and the u.s. is on track to run up its fifth straight deficit or manufacture than a trillion dollars. the treasury department says the budget gap rose
thank you, susan. >>> ben bernanke also had big news for investors. the feds taking unprecedented action in keeping interest rates at their record-low levels. erica ferrari is here in new york with that. erica, good morning to you. >> good morning, terrell. for the first time ever, the fed said they would link its actions to specific economic milestones. they said they'll keep the interest rate to 0% until the unemployment rate falls to below 6.5%. the jobless rate may not reach...
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and ben bernanke said household confidence is starting to wane. businesses aren't spending money because of the fiscal cliff. so it's so elusive. it's almost right there. next year could be a good year if we can get some of these uncertainties settled. >> thank you so much, christine. appreciate it. >>> 26 minutes past the hour. >>> without it, a lot of iphone users were lost without it. literally. the app that just made a big comeback. switchgrass in argentina, change engineering in dubai, aluminum production in south africa, and the aerospace industry in the u.s.? at t. rowe price, we understand the connections of a complex, global economy. it's just one reason over 75% of our mutual funds beat their 10-year lipper average. t. rowe price. invest with confidence. request a prospectus or summary prospectus with investment information, risks, fees and expenses to read and consider carefully before investing. he opened up jake's very private world. at first, jake's family thought they saved ziggy, but his connection with jake has been a lifesaver. f
and ben bernanke said household confidence is starting to wane. businesses aren't spending money because of the fiscal cliff. so it's so elusive. it's almost right there. next year could be a good year if we can get some of these uncertainties settled. >> thank you so much, christine. appreciate it. >>> 26 minutes past the hour. >>> without it, a lot of iphone users were lost without it. literally. the app that just made a big comeback. switchgrass in argentina, change...
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ategyhairman ben bernanke said the employment target is a better signal to investors and the public of just how long interest rates will stay low. >> a strategy that we believe ill help support household and business confidence and spending. >> reporter: to control interest rates, the fed plans to buy $85 eellion worth of bonds every ownth, $45 billion in treasury bills, $40 billion worth of hinggage bonds. the mortgage buying program has already driven rates to historic lows and driven up mortgage applications by 10%. but bernanke says the economy afeds more confidence now because of the uncertain fiscal cliff negotiations in unshington. and the harm from the fiscal cliff won't just happen in the enedre. bernanke said that's happening now. >> it's already affecting absiness investment and hiring decisions by creating uncertainty, or creating r:ssimism. ai saw what happened recently to consumer sentiment, which fell, tesumably in part because of concerns about the fiscal cliff. t reporter: the other main concern for the fed is inflation. but, scott, there's good news here. despite the
ategyhairman ben bernanke said the employment target is a better signal to investors and the public of just how long interest rates will stay low. >> a strategy that we believe ill help support household and business confidence and spending. >> reporter: to control interest rates, the fed plans to buy $85 eellion worth of bonds every ownth, $45 billion in treasury bills, $40 billion worth of hinggage bonds. the mortgage buying program has already driven rates to historic lows and...
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fed chairman ben bernanke has announced rates will remain ultralow until the jobless rate drops below 6.5%. something that he says might not happen for at least three more years. >>> and the owners of more than 800,000 honda vehicles are going to be getting recall notices soon because their vans or suvs could roll away, even with the key removed. the recall covers the honda odyssey and pilot and the acura mdx, with various model years, from 2003 to 2006. now, the ignition defect could let drivers pull the key out with the vehicles still in gear. and off it rolls. >> scary thought. >>> if blaring commercials drive you crazy while you're watching tv, get ready for some relief starting today. a new volume control law aimed at ear-splitting ads, takes effect today. the c.a.l.m. act, c.a.l.m. standing for commercial advertisement loudness mitigation, requires ads to be within two decibels of the program. >> what does c.a.l.m. stand for again? >> i don't remember. >> can you keep it down? >>> and it's a red-letter day for iphone users who can't stand the apple map app, say that three times
fed chairman ben bernanke has announced rates will remain ultralow until the jobless rate drops below 6.5%. something that he says might not happen for at least three more years. >>> and the owners of more than 800,000 honda vehicles are going to be getting recall notices soon because their vans or suvs could roll away, even with the key removed. the recall covers the honda odyssey and pilot and the acura mdx, with various model years, from 2003 to 2006. now, the ignition defect could...
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the chairman ben bernanke says concern over the fiscal cliff has prompted him to keep the federal funds rate low. he states the central bank believes the crisis will be resolved without any major long-term harm. we will check on the market and get today's winners and losers on wall street from our financial experts rob black tonight at 545. the fiscal cliff is not the only concern in washington today. north korea has carried out the wants of what it claims is a peaceful scientific satellite. the u.s. and other countries say it was really a cover for testing ballistic missile technology. >> the effective date will launch this missile is clear provocation and. they have been warned not to do it. we are very concerned about them firing dismissal. they are violating an international standard rule. it is clear that one of the reasons we are rebalancing is the dealing with the threat from north korea. we are prepared to do that. we will respond if we have to. >> the launch came as a surprise to the international community after north korea and the launch would be delayed. previous attempts in
the chairman ben bernanke says concern over the fiscal cliff has prompted him to keep the federal funds rate low. he states the central bank believes the crisis will be resolved without any major long-term harm. we will check on the market and get today's winners and losers on wall street from our financial experts rob black tonight at 545. the fiscal cliff is not the only concern in washington today. north korea has carried out the wants of what it claims is a peaceful scientific satellite....
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fed reserve chairman ben bernanke says u.s. unemployment, a huge problem, huge waste of potential -- human potential, he said. bernanke says the fed will replace operation twist with a new $45 billion asset buying program. overall, the fed is committing to buy $85 billion worth of securities a month. the program seeks to keep downward pressure on interest rates to spur the economy. >>> now back to the fiscal cliff. 20 days, count them with me, 20 days out from higher taxes and punishing government spending cuts if there is no deal in washington to craft a softer landing. with me now from los angeles, economist, author, ben stein. ben stein, good to see you, sir. you know, look, despite all we're hearing and seeing out of washington, we can at least discern some movement on this issue of taxes. let me just take you back, house speaker john boehner, his first position was no new taxes. president obama was asking for new taxes totalling $1.6 trillion. after the election speaker of the house ponied up an offer of $800 billion, exac
fed reserve chairman ben bernanke says u.s. unemployment, a huge problem, huge waste of potential -- human potential, he said. bernanke says the fed will replace operation twist with a new $45 billion asset buying program. overall, the fed is committing to buy $85 billion worth of securities a month. the program seeks to keep downward pressure on interest rates to spur the economy. >>> now back to the fiscal cliff. 20 days, count them with me, 20 days out from higher taxes and...
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ben bernanke says the fed doesn't have enough tools to offset the fiscal cliff. the fed will keep interest rates near zero until the jobless rate falls to 6.5% or inflation rate to 2.5%. and growth next year 2.3% to 3% and jobless rate likely to say in the 7.4 to 7.7% range. unemployment checks will end by the end of the year if congress fails to fix the fiscal cliff. it's unclear the fate of the benefits in the fiscal cliff fight, something that terrifies people like alisia worthen. you've been looking for a job for more than six months. are you more optimistic or less optimistic? >> i believe it's going to turn around. it will probably take a little time but i believe it will. >> you need the government to help now until that happens? >> yes, i definitely do. i have a household to run, still have rent and bills to pay and i need help. i need help. >> millions of people like alecia. she still needs an unemployment check, unclear of the fate of jobless benefits and extension of those in the faiscal cliff fight. conservatives say it's time to end it. >> she has a
ben bernanke says the fed doesn't have enough tools to offset the fiscal cliff. the fed will keep interest rates near zero until the jobless rate falls to 6.5% or inflation rate to 2.5%. and growth next year 2.3% to 3% and jobless rate likely to say in the 7.4 to 7.7% range. unemployment checks will end by the end of the year if congress fails to fix the fiscal cliff. it's unclear the fate of the benefits in the fiscal cliff fight, something that terrifies people like alisia worthen. you've...
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. >> the fed chair ben bernanke says just the threat of a "fiscal cliff" is already creating uncertainty in the economy. and that is not good for the stock market. >>> "fiscal cliff" negotiations though are throwing a wrench into year end tax planning, as well. >> but there are plenty of actions to take starting with changes of tax laws that expire at the and of the year. jill schlesinger, editor at large for cbsmoneywatch.com joins us now with information on tax laws that expire at the end of the year. >> good morning. >> first start with people trying to reduce their mortgage debt. >> reporter: this is really interesting because homeowners who have restructured their mortgage debt since the housing crash have enjoyed a big benefit. no tax on the amount of debt that was reduced or forgiven. if we go back before the recession if a lender agreed to reduce principal or release you from a mortgage obligation, it was considered income. starting next year any debt discharge will be considered income and you're going to owe taxes on whatever was owed on the forgiven amount so here's your year
. >> the fed chair ben bernanke says just the threat of a "fiscal cliff" is already creating uncertainty in the economy. and that is not good for the stock market. >>> "fiscal cliff" negotiations though are throwing a wrench into year end tax planning, as well. >> but there are plenty of actions to take starting with changes of tax laws that expire at the and of the year. jill schlesinger, editor at large for cbsmoneywatch.com joins us now with...
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from federal reserve chairman ben bernanke. he told people that investors are nervous about the fiscal cliff. the fed predicts the unemployment rate will remain high next year, but interest rates will remain very low for the foreseeable future. >> bernanke says the best thing congress can do to solve this political stalemate very soon to avoid an economic downturn with just 19 days until the fiscal cliff, now both sides in this standoff seem no closer to a deal. the public rhetoric, though, is ramping up, while the private talks seem to be at a standstill over the same tax hangups. >> the president and i had a frank conversation about how far apart we are. >> he has made abundantly clear both in his policy presentations and in what he has said to you and to the american public that he is willing to make tough choices on the spending side. >>> the overseas markets though, don't seem to be too concerned about the lack of progress. stocks actually are mostly up, in fact. >> there's all kinds of polls out there. we have an abc news
from federal reserve chairman ben bernanke. he told people that investors are nervous about the fiscal cliff. the fed predicts the unemployment rate will remain high next year, but interest rates will remain very low for the foreseeable future. >> bernanke says the best thing congress can do to solve this political stalemate very soon to avoid an economic downturn with just 19 days until the fiscal cliff, now both sides in this standoff seem no closer to a deal. the public rhetoric,...
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ben bernanke, chairman of the fed saying hey guys, you got -- he's the one who came up with the term fiscal cliff. >> did he. >> bill: warning to members of congress. here he is yesterday. >> even though we've not yet even reached the point of the fiscal cliff potentially kicking in it is already affecting business investment and hiring decisions by creating uncertainty or creating pessimism. >> bill: front page of "the hill" today, cliff is already inflicting damage. it is because people don't know what the hell's going to happen. >> it will be interesting to see what ben bernanke says behind closed doors and the cursing he does at congress. he has to be rolling his eyes that we're at this point and at least publicly, we're nowhere. the clock is ticking and he was saying once again listen, don't minimize this. as president obama said, this is avoidable. they can do this. but if they don't do it and you go over the cliff then who knows what happens and then maybe it is irreversible, some of the damage. >> bill: barbara is on the line from columbus, new jersey. hey, barbara, good morn
ben bernanke, chairman of the fed saying hey guys, you got -- he's the one who came up with the term fiscal cliff. >> did he. >> bill: warning to members of congress. here he is yesterday. >> even though we've not yet even reached the point of the fiscal cliff potentially kicking in it is already affecting business investment and hiring decisions by creating uncertainty or creating pessimism. >> bill: front page of "the hill" today, cliff is already inflicting...
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. >> ben bernanke tried everything. now into his fourth round essentially of money printing. this time buying 40 billion in mortgages. 45 million in treasury securities. he will go into a fifth year of money printing. bill: one more point. this move was designed to help the banks anyway, right? feds are buying bad mortgages we're ultimately paying for that. >> 40 billion of this money printing going into the mortgage market. bill: that would help the housing market? >> it is intention, to keep the flenl link housing recovery going by keeping mortgage rates way, way down. bill: i hope you're right. stuart varney, see you at 9:20 on fbn. good deal. over the last four years the federal reserve pumped money into the economy three times. this last announcement marks the fourth round for that. >> there are positive signs as right now more than 5.6 million americans are collecting unemployment insurance benefits. 2.2 million americans are collecting emergency unemployment insurance benefits. >>> now to this developing tragedy, the oregon mall where a gunman opened fire and killed tw
. >> ben bernanke tried everything. now into his fourth round essentially of money printing. this time buying 40 billion in mortgages. 45 million in treasury securities. he will go into a fifth year of money printing. bill: one more point. this move was designed to help the banks anyway, right? feds are buying bad mortgages we're ultimately paying for that. >> 40 billion of this money printing going into the mortgage market. bill: that would help the housing market? >> it is...
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ben bernanke said yesterday that the fact that we don't know what's going to happen with this fiscal cliff is affecting the economy. he says it's inflicting damage on the economy, consumer confidence is falling and the failure to come up with a deal will really kill the progress we're making. >> gretchen: the whole thing really comes down to whether or not it's a tax problem or a spending problem. so these are the questions that were asked in a recent fox news poll. keep in mind, this is not just to fox viewers. this is to the average american who happens to pick up the phone. what is the best way to deal with the country's budget problem? mostly spending cuts, 57% say yes. mostly tax increases. only 20% say that is what should be done. both? 18% -- i think this is fascinating, because the message really coming up to the election was all about we need to tax the rich more. we need to pay the fair share, the 1%, the 99%. it really doesn't fall into place with how the election ended up falling out. >> brian: there might be a plan b in the works because it's so frustrating because the p
ben bernanke said yesterday that the fact that we don't know what's going to happen with this fiscal cliff is affecting the economy. he says it's inflicting damage on the economy, consumer confidence is falling and the failure to come up with a deal will really kill the progress we're making. >> gretchen: the whole thing really comes down to whether or not it's a tax problem or a spending problem. so these are the questions that were asked in a recent fox news poll. keep in mind, this is...
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speaking of the fiscal cliff, jessica, what did the fed chairman ben bernanke say about these current negotiations? >> well, bernanke is the man credited with coining the term fiscal cliff. he did it back in february as part of testimony before congress. bernanke was speaking at a press conference today and he was asked two things. one, does he see impacts from the fiscal cliff, the lack of a deal, is it already rippling through the economy in? he said, yes. that's why you're seeing a fall in consumer confidence and less business activity and he said that it's impair tea that the congress comes to a deal with the white house and he was asked, do you think that term is correct a. fiscal cliff? is it a slope, maybe? he said, no, it's a fiscal can cliff because the economy will hit a brick wall if there is not a deal in january. he says it is not hype. >> he's basically saying if we go over the fiscal cliff, if these lawmakers and white house doesn't make a deal, it could lead to a recession? >> that >> reporter: that's right. we could hit another recession if we go over the fiscal cliff
speaking of the fiscal cliff, jessica, what did the fed chairman ben bernanke say about these current negotiations? >> well, bernanke is the man credited with coining the term fiscal cliff. he did it back in february as part of testimony before congress. bernanke was speaking at a press conference today and he was asked two things. one, does he see impacts from the fiscal cliff, the lack of a deal, is it already rippling through the economy in? he said, yes. that's why you're seeing a...
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in a historymaking move, ben bernanke said interest rates will be tied to the jobless rate. he wants the interest rates to stay at the lows until unemployment drops below 6.5%. which he says could take some three years. >>> and a dire warning about a water crisis in the west. a federal report out today warns the colorado river is drying up. and within 50 years, will no longer be able to supply water to seven western states. the report suggests dramatic solutions, including towing icebergs from alaska. critics call the report flawed. say the warning is exaggerated. >>> and if you've ever been furious at the tv ads that sound far louder than the show you're actually watching, your ears will now be getting a break. a new law called the c.a.l.m. act goes into effect. it requires commercials to be the same volume as the programs they sponsor. hear, hear, hear. you do not have to take cover when we go to break. >>> in houston, meanwhile, a thief got the shock of his life. he was trying to steal copper wires from a church, when he sparked what looked like a small explosion here. so
in a historymaking move, ben bernanke said interest rates will be tied to the jobless rate. he wants the interest rates to stay at the lows until unemployment drops below 6.5%. which he says could take some three years. >>> and a dire warning about a water crisis in the west. a federal report out today warns the colorado river is drying up. and within 50 years, will no longer be able to supply water to seven western states. the report suggests dramatic solutions, including towing...
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ben bernanke, the chairman of the federal reserve, said anxiety over the fiscal cliff is already hurting the u.s. economy, undermining consumer confidence and delaying job-creating business investment. and he said there's nothing the fed can do to prevent a recession if there's not a deal here in washington. but this morning, like so many mornings before it, has not provoked either side to come closer to a deal. days of strategic silence descended wednesday into partisan frustration over the seemingly end its stalemate. house speaker john boehner on president obama. >> his plan does not fulfill his promise to bring a balanced approach to solving this problem. it's mainly tax hikes. and his plan does not begin to solve our debt crisis. it actually increases spending. >> and here's white house spokesman jay carney's dismiss i've assessment of boehner's proposal to permanently extend all income tax rates until they're replaced next year under a redrawn tax code with fewer loopholes and deductions. >> those magic beans are just beans and that fairy dust is just dust. it is not serious. and t
ben bernanke, the chairman of the federal reserve, said anxiety over the fiscal cliff is already hurting the u.s. economy, undermining consumer confidence and delaying job-creating business investment. and he said there's nothing the fed can do to prevent a recession if there's not a deal here in washington. but this morning, like so many mornings before it, has not provoked either side to come closer to a deal. days of strategic silence descended wednesday into partisan frustration over the...